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Planning can make all the difference
I sewed quite a bit last year. 36 pieces, in fact. Many of those get worn and I’m proud of having made them (Jeans! I made my own jeans! This still amazes me). However, toward the end of the year,...
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Boylston Bra in crepe
Whenever I tell people I make my clothes they seem surprised at first, then nod their head, and say something about how their grandmother or mother used to sew. But there are a few items, that...
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Boylston Bra in Liberty Print
I made another Boylston Bra; this time in a very special Liberty tana lawn that was gifted to me by a close friend. There isn’t much to say about this one since I just finished my previous version....
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Watson Bra in lace
Continuing on my quest to make my perfect bra, I decided to give the Watson Bra, by Cloth Habit, a try. I may be the very last seamstress on the planet to make this bra, I know. This is the first...
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Simplicity 8229 & Bra Making with Madalynne
I love taking sewing classes, even if the content is not new to me. I love hearing people’s tips and tricks, listening to sewing-related chatter and the hum of machines all around me, meeting new...
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Megan Nielsen Dove Dress
After my sewing slump at the end of 2016, I wanted to kick off 2017 with a completely new-to-me project that would require a bit of commitment and concentration. I decided the Megan Nielsen Dove blouse...
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Harriet Bra in Silk Chiffon
Also known as, the prettiest item I have ever made. Have you ever finished a project and been so pleased with the results that you literally jumped up and down, hooting and screeching in pure...
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Harriet bra in lace with foam cups
I sewed a top this past weekend – an actual garment that I can wear outside my house without wearing other clothing over it. And I am thrilled with how it turned out. But I haven’t been able to take...
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Strappy Simplicity 8229 & Bella Panty
Because not all lingerie in intended for daily wear. You can thank Madalynne for inspiring this project. The minute I saw her take on the $675 Agent Provocateur set, I knew I needed to make my own...
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Evie la Luve Mimi Bikini
One of the primary reasons I sew is to avoid judging my body against industry standards every time I try on a ready-to-wear item of clothing. Sewing has empowered me to never need to step into a store...
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